Factors that increase the risk for cardiovascular disease fall into two categories: those that can be controlled and those that cannot. As you read about each factor, ask yourself whether it applies to you, and note the steps you can take to reduce its influence. Stop Smoking As early as 1984, the Surgeon General of [...]

As you limit the amount of meat you eat, occasionally substitute other types of high-protein foods such as eggs or legumes (dried beans and peas) for meat. Although an egg contains a significant amount of cholesterol (about 210 milligrams), it is an excellent source of protein and contains only about 80 calories and less than [...]

Diffuse pallor may be caused by general depression of the circulation such as in shock or a fainting episode. Localized pallor is commonly caused by obstructed blood flow to a region that prevents adequate red (oxygenated) blood from reaching the skin. However, your skin may look red in areas where blood flow is abnormally abundant, [...]